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January 2020
Supplement Writing Workshop
One event on January 24, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on October 12, 2019 at 9:00 am
One event on November 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on November 23, 2019 at 1:30 pm
One event on November 26, 2019 at 5:00 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on December 21, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on January 7, 2020 at 5:00 pm
One event on January 11, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on January 25, 2020 at 9:00 am
One event on October 25, 2019 at 9:00 am
These sessions aim to help students complete the supplemental writing portions of their university and scholarship applications, including essays, personal statements, activities summaries and resumes. Writing Workshop serves as an accessible introduction to university level writing, and students will leave the sessions with an understanding of effective written language use. We accommodate students working on a variety of projects all in the same session, and our writing coaches work personally with students on their unique pieces.
Find out more »Back-to-School Study Skills Workshop
These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for their educational futures. The sessions are instructional as well as practical, hands-on work sessions, and they are offered at the start of the school term to help students get a start on forming solid executive functioning habits. Students will leave the workshop armed with the knowledge, skills, strategies, and reference material required to prepare them for academic success. They will also leave the workshop with a…
Find out more »February 2020
Back-to-School Study Skills Workshop
These intensive study skills sessions are designed to help students be academically prepared for their educational futures. The sessions are instructional as well as practical, hands-on work sessions, and they are offered at the start of the school term to help students get a start on forming solid executive functioning habits. Students will leave the workshop armed with the knowledge, skills, strategies, and reference material required to prepare them for academic success. They will also leave the workshop with a…
Find out more »March 2020
ACT/SAT-Weekly Prep
Core test skills classes allow students to prepare for the ACT and/or SAT exam(s) while also building essential academic skills. Students develop their abilities as active readers, learn fundamental grammar,and increase their understanding of essay structure. On-going classes prepare students for the ACT and/or SAT by teaching test structure and test-taking strategy. At the same time, students learn skills that translate into success at school in reading and writing. Students can attend each session or pick and choose the sessions…
Find out more »Mock Exam & Debrief
The new Graduation Literacy Assessments (GLA) will be a graduation requirement at Grade 10 (GLA 10) and Grade 12 (GLA 12). Options solutions is offering prep sessions that are designed to give current grade 10 and 11 students a solid understanding of English grammar, writing conventions, and essay basics so they can approach their Graduation Literacy Assessment with knowledge and skill. During the Mock Exam students complete a three-hour practice exam, followed by a two-hour debrief of the marked multiple…
Find out more »Graduation Literacy Assessment (GLA) Prep: Mock Exams and Debriefs
One event on March 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm
One event on March 29, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on April 2, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Students complete a three-hour practice exam, followed by a two-hour debrief of the marked multiple choice and essay questions. March 7th - Mock Exam March 11th - Debrief March 29th - Mock Exam April 2nd - Debrief
Find out more »ACT/SAT Prep Programs – Mock Exam Sittings
Test prep at Options is unique because it combines test preparation with teaching fundamental academic skills. With many years of experience, Options instructors ensure that students understand the higher-level reading, writing and math skills that will prepare them for the ACT and SAT, but will also help them succeed in high school and beyond. Options doesn't just teach "test-taking tricks" like other test prep organizations. Instead, students receive a strong grounding in how the test works and strategies for attaining…
Find out more »Graduation Literacy Assessment (GLA) Prep: Mock Exams and Debriefs
One event on March 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm
One event on March 29, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on April 2, 2020 at 6:00 pm
Students complete a three-hour practice exam, followed by a two-hour debrief of the marked multiple choice and essay questions. March 7th - Mock Exam March 11th - Debrief March 29th - Mock Exam April 2nd - Debrief
Find out more »ACT/SAT – Boot Camp – ACT Specific
Winter Break & Spring Break ACT-Specific Boot Camps These sessions, which are scheduled over school breaks, focus on helping students master the ACT exam through ongoing prep. Topics will cover every portion of the test and will include test-taking strategies and time management tips. 10 am to 1 pm daily Mar 16: Reading/Grammar Mar 17: Reading/Grammar Mar 18: Reading/Grammar Mar 19: Math Mar 20: Science
Find out more »GLA- Study Session
The new Graduation Literacy Assessments (GLA) will be a graduation requirement at Grade 10 (GLA 10) and Grade 12 (GLA 12). Options solutions is offering prep sessions that are designed to give current grade 10 and 11 students a solid understanding of English grammar, writing conventions, and essay basics so they can approach their Graduation Literacy Assessment with knowledge and skill. These in-depth study sessions cover each of the three sections of the exam. Most students should attend all three;…
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